Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 2.5 T AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) V8 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 3.2, VOLVO XC90 I (275) 2.5 T AWD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front Strut Mount on VOLVO XC90 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – Volvo XC90 1. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Drive socket # 21
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Combination spanner #21
                    
                      Torx bit T40
                    
                      Torx bit T50
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – Volvo XC90 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Please note: all work on the car – Volvo XC90 1 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Volvo XC90 1
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 9

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 13

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 14

Lower the car.
Step 15

Open the bonnet.
Step 16

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 17

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Volvo XC90 1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 19

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 20

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – Volvo XC90 1. Professionals recommend:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 21

Compress the spring.
Step 22

Remove the suspension strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 24

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T50. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – Volvo XC90 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 26

Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 27

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 28

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T50. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – Volvo XC90 1. Tip:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 29

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.

Step 30

Decompress the spring.

Step 31

Install the suspesion strut mount cap.
Step 32

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 33

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 34

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut.

AUTODOC recommends:
Volvo XC90 1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 35

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 36

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 37

Close the hood.
Step 38

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 39

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 40

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 41

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 42

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.+75°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 43

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 44

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.

Step 45

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use Torx T40. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 46

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 47

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 48

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – Volvo XC90 1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 49

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Volvo XC90 1
Step 50

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 51

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 nm torque.
Step 52

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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